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Monochromatic Black and White Segmented Card

A project from our live show Create Together Club - 5 Days of Creativity - Broadcast Friday 14TH Feb 2025 · 14/02/2025 · watch it from 24:00

Create a bold monochromatic card by stamping the same poppy design repeatedly onto white card stock, then cutting and reassembling the pieces to create a striking black-on-white effect with a painterly quality.

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  1. Step 1: Prepare multiple pieces of white card stock by stamping floral images onto them. Trim the stamped pieces using

    Prepare multiple pieces of white card stock by stamping floral images onto them. Trim the stamped pieces using a paper trimmer to create individual panels for your segmented card design.

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  2. Step 2: Ink up the large poppy stamp with black ink using an ink pad.

    Ink up the large poppy stamp with black ink using an ink pad.

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  3. Step 3: Stamp the poppy image onto each piece of white card stock in the same position. Hold the stamp steady and ensu

    Stamp the poppy image onto each piece of white card stock in the same position. Hold the stamp steady and ensure consistent placement across all pieces without moving the stamp between stampings.

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  4. Step 4: Cut the stamped white pieces into thin horizontal strips using your guillotine, lining up each cut carefully t

    Cut the stamped white pieces into thin horizontal strips using your guillotine, lining up each cut carefully to create even strips.

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  5. Step 5: Position the pink strip horizontally across the centre of the flower design on your card base, ensuring the de

    Position the pink strip horizontally across the centre of the flower design on your card base, ensuring the design aligns properly. The strip should sit slightly short of centre to accommodate the design placement.

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  6. Step 6: Adhere each coloured strip carefully across the flower image, matching the design across the segments. Positio

    Adhere each coloured strip carefully across the flower image, matching the design across the segments. Position the mint green strip first, followed by the pink strip below it, ensuring the flower outline aligns properly.

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  7. Step 7: Trim the assembled card to create clean edges using a paper trimmer or scissors. Remove any excess paper from

    Trim the assembled card to create clean edges using a paper trimmer or scissors. Remove any excess paper from the sides to ensure all layers are even and aligned.

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  8. Add a sentiment stamp in black ink to the bottom of the card to complete the design. ▶ watch 27:00

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